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This year’s Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival returns to the park today, with new Muppet-themed topiaries, Outdoor Kitchens, and Flower Power concerts. View the full article
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We’ve just finalized our next Disney Parks Blog Meet-Up and it’s one you won’t want to miss. On March 8, we’re offering the opportunity to join us at Downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort for a special preview screening of Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted†before it officially opens in U.S. theaters on March 21. View the full article
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The Marketplace Co-Op at Downtown Disney is set to open in a few months. View the full article
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One of my favorite activities that the whole ‘ohana can enjoy together at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, is snorkeling at Rainbow Reef. In fact, it’s the only private snorkeling lagoon on O’ahu. At Rainbow Reef, you can get up-close to nearly 50 different types of sea life native to Hawai`i. And we recently added an enhanced experience, S.A.S. (Supplied-Air Snorkeling), which is perfect for novice snorkelers. My fellow Disney Parks Blog author, Erin Glover, gave it a try on her last visit to Aulani - go along with her and see it for yourself in the video below. View the full article
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With the announcement of a new Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend coming to Disneyland this fall, there’s no secret that runDisney events are hugely popular. As the business expands its portfolio to now eight events throughout the year, this new race weekend provides yet another creative way to bring new runners into Disney parks and to the sport itself. View the full article
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The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is in bloom again. The annual event is famous for Disney's trademark topiaries — there are 99 of them this year — but organizers choose not to rest on their laurels. View the full article
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Today, I’m beginning a series of articles that will highlight the six boutiques coming to the Marketplace Co-Op in Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney World Resort. You may recall last November that we announced this location that will serve as a testing space for new Disney retail concepts, shops and products. The first boutique I’m showcasing toady is Disney Centerpiece, which will contain home products for Guests who want a splash of Disney in their everyday lives. I spoke with Dana Harchar from the Global Retail Development team about the hand-crafted display fixtures you will find in this location once the shop opens in a couple of months. View the full article
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Our friends at Walt Disney Imagineering just shared with us some amazing images from the top of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. These photos offer up the first look at what the view will be from atop the newest Disney “mountain†- what a gorgeous sight! View the full article
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" Frozen " had several reasons to celebrate last night (excluding the flubbed introduction of star Idina Menzel). Aside from nabbing two Oscars, including Disney 's first best animated feature win in history, the toon also crossed the $1 billion-mark at the worldwide box office . View the full article
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Indiana Jones Adventure: The Temple of the Forbidden Eye opened on March 3, 1995, at Disneyland park and became an instant classic. The detail and storytelling in the attraction puts it at the top of my list whenever I visit the Disneyland Resort. So let’s continue one of my favorite Disney Parks Blog series with the story behind this adventurous attraction. View the full article
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The Music In Our Schools national tour launched at the Disneyland Resort yesterday, with 17-year-old country-music sensation Danielle Bradbery off to visit high schools in five cities – Albuquerque, Houston, Oklahoma City, Nashville and Charlotte – before the tour wraps up at Walt Disney World Resort on March 8. Our Disney Performing Arts team is thrilled to sponsor this week-long event that celebrates the importance of music education and the benefits music teachers bring to their students and school communities. View the full article
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A few weeks ago, I gave a look at new spring 2014 apparel for women and girls at Disney Parks. Today, I’m turning the spotlight on new apparel for men who want to show their Disney Side this spring at Disney Parks. From fun graphic tees to woven gingham shirts, I found several new items during a recent visit to World of Disney at Downtown Disney Marketplace in Florida. View the full article
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Sam McKim, Disney artist and “master map maker,†is the creator of the Disneyland souvenir maps that were sold in Disneyland park between 1958 and 1964. His maps, known for their elaborate design, colorful print and large size, are among the most sought-after pieces of Disney memorabilia today. View the full article
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Songwriter Robert Lopez not only won his first Academy Award on Sunday evening but also became one of only 12 EGOTs — people who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony. View the full article
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For many families, traveling is about more than just seeing different destinations. It’s a way to learn about other cultures and bring history life in a unique way. Disney shares this viewpoint, which is why we provide so many culturally rich opportunities on our cruises in Europe. View the full article
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This week, we shared a tweet that truly featured 140 characters to officially announce our bicoastal, All-Night Disney Side Party to kick off summer. And we also gave Disney Parks Blog readers a look at how Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto and 135 of their friends gathered at Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort to form the familiar shape of a hashtag for our “Ultimate Tweet.†View the full article
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"Frozen" is such a hot commodity that parents already wait in line at Epcot for hours so their kids can meet the film's two princesses, and Disneyphiles speculate that the movie could eventually play a major role at the theme parks. View the full article